ICD-10-PCS Code For Back Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HC6 includes procedures performed to remove solid matter from the skin of the back. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when solid material, debris, or foreign bodies are extirpated from the back skin via an external approach. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HC6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Skin Back Extirpation Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve the extirpation operation performed on the skin of the back and target the Skin and Breast body system. These procedures remove solid matter or foreign material from the back skin using an external approach. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the specific operation and supports correct reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
C	Operation	Extirpation
6	Body Part	Skin, Back

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Skin Back Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
C	Operation	Extirpation
6	Body Part	Skin, Back

When to Use

Use a code from this group when solid material, debris, or a foreign body is removed from the patient’s back skin during an inpatient encounter. Do not use these codes for incision and drainage of fluid collections or for procedures targeting underlying soft tissue or deeper structures.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HC6XZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Back Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with limited mobility and chronic pressure-related debris on the mid-back presents to inpatient services with a non-healing, contaminated superficial wound containing adherent foreign material and necrotic slough after failed outpatient care; inpatient management is needed for debridement, wound care, and medical optimization before skin healing. An extirpation procedure is performed to remove the solid matter and debris from the skin surface of the back via an external approach. Typical codes: 0HC6XZZ
A young adult arrives through the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision with multiple superficial embedded foreign bodies (dirt, gravel) lodged in the skin of the upper back; because of concern for contamination and infection risk and need for anesthesia and observation, the patient is admitted for operative removal of the particulate material from the back skin. The operation targets removal of the solid foreign matter from the skin using an external approach. Typical codes: 0HC6XZZ
A hospitalized patient develops a localized collection of dried topical medication and crusted exudate over a dorsal surgical dressing site that impairs wound assessment and healing; the bedside procedure team performs an extirpation to remove the compacted material from the back skin to permit definitive wound management and prevent secondary infection. Typical codes: 0HC6XZZ

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0HC0-SCALP-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Scalp: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC1-FACE-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Face: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC2-RIGHT-EAR-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Ear Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC3-LEFT-EAR-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Ear Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC4-NECK-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC5-CHEST-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Chest: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC7-ABDOMEN-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdomen Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC8-BUTTOCK-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code for Buttock Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC9-PERINEUM-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Perineum Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HCA-INGUINAL-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Inguinal Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HC6XZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Back Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with limited mobility and chronic pressure-related debris on the mid-back presents to inpatient services with a non-healing, contaminated superficial wound containing adherent foreign material and necrotic slough after failed outpatient care; inpatient management is needed for debridement, wound care, and medical optimization before skin healing. An extirpation procedure is performed to remove the solid matter and debris from the skin surface of the back via an external approach. Typical codes: 0HC6XZZ
A young adult arrives through the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision with multiple superficial embedded foreign bodies (dirt, gravel) lodged in the skin of the upper back; because of concern for contamination and infection risk and need for anesthesia and observation, the patient is admitted for operative removal of the particulate material from the back skin. The operation targets removal of the solid foreign matter from the skin using an external approach. Typical codes: 0HC6XZZ
A hospitalized patient develops a localized collection of dried topical medication and crusted exudate over a dorsal surgical dressing site that impairs wound assessment and healing; the bedside procedure team performs an extirpation to remove the compacted material from the back skin to permit definitive wound management and prevent secondary infection. Typical codes: 0HC6XZZ

Related Codes

0HC0-SCALP-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Scalp: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC1-FACE-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Face: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC2-RIGHT-EAR-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Ear Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC3-LEFT-EAR-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Ear Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC4-NECK-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC5-CHEST-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Chest: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC7-ABDOMEN-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdomen Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC8-BUTTOCK-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code for Buttock Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HC9-PERINEUM-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Perineum Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HCA-INGUINAL-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Inguinal Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Skin Back Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Back Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Skin Back Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code is used for extirpation of matter from back skin via an external approach?

What body system and operation does the `0HC6` code group represent?

In which ICD-10-PCS section is code `0HC6XZZ` located?

When should `0HC6XZZ` be used in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within the `0HC6` group impact reimbursement and records?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code is used for extirpation of matter from back skin via an external approach?

What body system and operation does the `0HC6` code group represent?

In which ICD-10-PCS section is code `0HC6XZZ` located?

When should `0HC6XZZ` be used in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within the `0HC6` group impact reimbursement and records?

References